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Jefferson City Public Library Jefferson City Public Library is a member of the Jefferson County Public Library System. WELCOME TO THE JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Jefferson City Public Library has been fortunate in having a library since the 1930s, when a committee for the Monday Literary Club and others started the movement for a public library. Various locations throughout the city have been known as the library from a small room in City Hall to various stores in the community. At one time the library was located in the old high school property after the city had acquired it until that building burned. In 1954 in response to a letter from the Monday Literary Club requesting a permanent and adequate location for the collection of books, the city appointed a library board to be comprised of four citizens from the population at large and one from the governing board. A location on Russell Avenue was proposed for a library, an indoor recreation area and a public meeting place. From 1965-1991 the library was known as Bales Memorial Library. It shared the space with others until 1984 when the city expanded the library space to include the whole main level floor of the present building. In 1968 the council voted the sum of $200.00 for the rental of books from the county, which indicates the city joining forces with the county in use of and cooperation with the Nolichucky Regional Library system and the Tennessee system of public libraries. In 2011, Jefferson City Public Library moved into its present location at 108 City Center Drive. JCPL shares the hill top with City Hall, Fire and Police Departments.

Look who stopped in at JCPL this afternoon for some spooooky movies and some light reading! With lots of movie titles to...
10/20/2026

Look who stopped in at JCPL this afternoon for some spooooky movies and some light reading! With lots of movie titles to choose from, Freddy had a tough time deciding! Sorry Fred, it’s a limit of 4 movies per card buddy!

Tomorrow is the big day - meet us at Echo Valley Corn Maze from 9am -1pm for a fun filled day at the pumpkin patch! You ...
10/20/2026

Tomorrow is the big day - meet us at Echo Valley Corn Maze from 9am -1pm for a fun filled day at the pumpkin patch! You can still attend even if you didn't sign up in advance, but let them know at admission you are with Jefferson City Public Library to receive the group rate. This event is open to children and adults of all ages. Parents are responsible for the cost of admission, lunch (optional), and transportation to the location.
$20 per adult
$15 per student
2 and under FREE
The cost includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, corn mazes, slides, and more! Lunch can be purchased at the on-site concession stand.
We hope to see you there.

Don't be spooked by our FULL class - Adult Mixed Media Art/Craft Workshop happens today at 4PM! Check our schedule for t...
10/20/2026

Don't be spooked by our FULL class - Adult Mixed Media Art/Craft Workshop happens today at 4PM! Check our schedule for these workshops, as they aren't always offered during a holiday week.

10/20/2026

Good morning folks! We wanted to take a second to talk about a new program idea here at JCPL, and to gather any interest that the public might have in it. We're considering beginning a Film Studies program for teens and adults, and we would like your comments and feedback as to whether this is something the community would be interested in. Please feel free to call us at 865-475-9094 or respond to this post in the comment section below! We are aiming for a start date in January. Thank you!

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Visit the library for our final Tech Help session today at 10AM if you are still looking for extra support or tips on a ...
10/20/2026

Visit the library for our final Tech Help session today at 10AM if you are still looking for extra support or tips on a particular topic.

Come hear from Jefferson County Ems/Ema and learn about Emergency Medical Care this morning at 10:30AM. Homeschool Acade...
10/20/2026

Come hear from Jefferson County Ems/Ema and learn about Emergency Medical Care this morning at 10:30AM. Homeschool Academy is always free and is aimed at children 6-13, but no one is turned away!

Sending a special shoutout to the Friends of the Jefferson City Public Library this week! Thank you for supporting our p...
10/19/2026

Sending a special shoutout to the Friends of the Jefferson City Public Library this week! Thank you for supporting our programs and promoting library awareness and services.

Dr. James Bailey, Ph.D from Carson Newman joins the Friends of the Library for the final session in our AI Learning Semi...
10/19/2026

Dr. James Bailey, Ph.D from Carson Newman joins the Friends of the Library for the final session in our AI Learning Seminar. Today at 1PM.

The Jefferson County Ukulele Club meets at the library on Mondays at 10AM. Bring your instrument (guitar, bass, mandolin...
10/19/2026

The Jefferson County Ukulele Club meets at the library on Mondays at 10AM. Bring your instrument (guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo welcome too) and we provide the music sheets. We hope to see you this morning!

Our final tech offerings for the season are coming up this week. The 3rd AI Seminar is on Monday at 1PM and our last Tec...
10/18/2026

Our final tech offerings for the season are coming up this week. The 3rd AI Seminar is on Monday at 1PM and our last Tech Help Session is Tuesday at 10AM. And don't forget the Corn Maze field trip on Wednesday morning! If you are signed up to go, be sure to let them know at Echo Valley that you're with the Jefferson City library group.

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108 City Center Drive
Jefferson City, TN
37760

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18654759094

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